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Glutinous Rice Flour

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– is commonly used in Chinese and Filipino desserts and snacks.

– is made from glutinous rice (also called sticky rice or sweet rice).

– Dough made from glutinous rice flour becomes sticky in texture when heated.

Although called glutinous flour, it is actually gluten free.

**However, if you are gluten intolerant, you should look for the variety specifically labeled as gluten free.

– When you shop for glutinous rice flour (also called sweet rice flour), make sure you choose the type that is milled from long grain sweet rice, as this is for grilling and baking.
– The texture is stiff and will form a very crispy surface when heated.

The type made from short grain rice is also called mochiko and is often used to make cold desserts, such as Japanese mochi.

A package of flour labeled “glutinous rice flour” could be made from long grain or short grain rice. Pay extra attention to this detail when you shop for it.

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